www.ads-software.com Administration

  • Resolved mihirparmar

    (@mihirparmar)


    1 year, 3 months ago

    I recently pondered the question of who owns www.ads-software.com, and in my quest for answers, I consulted two blogs. According to my findings, www.ads-software.com is not owned by any individual or entity; rather, it operates under the GPL2 license.

    To gain more insight, I explored a related query in the www.ads-software.com support forum, which can be found here: [https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/who-owns-wordpress-org/]. However, this left me with an additional question: Can we attribute the term “owner” to the entity or individuals responsible for running www.ads-software.com?

    I would appreciate any clarification on the ownership structure or the distinction between those who run and own www.ads-software.com. Thank you for your assistance.

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  • Understanding the ownership and management structure of www.ads-software.com requires distinguishing between the WordPress open-source project and the entities associated with it. Here’s a breakdown:

    1. Ownership of www.ads-software.com: www.ads-software.com is not “owned” in the traditional sense, as it’s an open-source project. The software it provides is licensed under GPLv2, which means it’s free to use and modify. There’s no individual or company that “owns” the open-source software of www.ads-software.com.
    2. WordPress Foundation: While no one owns www.ads-software.com for practical purposes, the WordPress Foundation holds the trademark for WordPress. The Foundation focuses on ensuring free access to the software and promoting the open-source project.
    3. Management and Distribution: www.ads-software.com mainly distributes open-source code and hosts this code. It is not an entity that enters into agreements or has a typical ownership structure like a private company.
    4. WordPress.com vs. www.ads-software.com: There’s often confusion between www.ads-software.com and WordPress.com. WordPress.com is a commercial entity owned by Automattic, offering WordPress hosting services. In contrast, www.ads-software.com is community-based, providing the open-source software.

    In summary, while the WordPress Foundation holds the trademark, www.ads-software.com operates as a community-driven platform distributing open-source software, with no traditional ownership or corporate structure to manage it.

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